I haven't written a blog in a while because college midterm season has arrived. I need to take extra precaution of my mental and physical health at this time of the year. Mitochondrial disease and T1D can take an extreme toll on my body. (fatigue, low glucose readings, seizures, dizziness, lack of sleep, forgetting to take medicines) Thank god, I have not had a seizure and I cannot afford to, they are part of MELAS.
I have realized that working past midnight is not good for my body, even though I need to finish reading and homework. I need energy to function, go to classes, and to study. Other students do not understand how much effort, time, and energy I put into everyday to keep myself healthy.
I have three classes on monday and wendsday and one class on tuesday and thursday, by the end of each day I am mentally and physically drained. Some nights I have headaches on the right side of my forehead; that is when I know I have to stop everything I am doing and go to sleep.
MIDTERMS
This week and next week is what I call Midterm Madness because I am preparing for two exams next week. Unfortunately, next week is also Homecoming, which means I will not be able to attend events because education comes first. I also have to finish Jane Eyre by next wendsday, read a short story 70 pages by tuesday and take two exams next week. The next two weeks are going to take a huge toll on my health and body. Even if I have to stop working early because of a few headaches, I will find a way to get everything I need to done.
All of these health and education priorities lead to a negative advantage for me as a transfer student, no time for social life. I am really lonely. Even though, I joined three clubs and a co-ed community service fraternity I have not many any great connections with people. Everyone is always busy and have different schedules then me. It is so hard living in a single dorm.I have disregarded my social life to prioritize my health and education first. Since it is midterm season, everyone that /i have reached out to is busy studying or has joined a organization. I also want to succeed in all my classes. I am struggling to adjust to this bigger school but it will take one day at a time.
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